media news

Nielsen sold several of its trade publications, including Adweek, Brandweek, Mediaweek, The Clio Awards, Backstage, Billboard, Film Journal International and The Hollywood Reporter, to e5 Global Media Holdings, LLC, which was recently formed by Pluribus Capital Management and Guggenheim Partners. [BusinessInsider]

Though previous whispers involving Conde Nast's ongoing visit from consultant firm McKinsey & Co. proclaim that "there are no sacred cows" among CN's publications facing cuts, it seems The New Yorker may be safe from major cuts or scrutiny from the consultants. [New York Observer]

Portfolio.com relaunched today under a new owner from Conde Nast to American City Business Jounrals, with new content such as new blogs on the media industry and the business of health care and an interactive look at number in the news. [Portfolio.com]

The September cover of Vogue has leaked, boasting 584 pages and revealing a gorgeous Charlize Theron in red, "the color" of fall, according to the magazine's coverlines. [NYMag.com/The Cut]

National Geographic has hired a vice president of social media, Robert Michael Murray, who had developed emerging technology platforms for Georgetown University and was a former tech liaison for several TV series. [Minonline]

New York Times Company's chief of public relations Catherine Mathis is moving to Standard & Poor's as senior vice president and head of marketing and communications, after 12 years at the company. [New York Observer]